Discover 5 of the best Need To Try Asian Recipes

Diving into the world of Asian cooking opens up a panorama of flavors and culinary techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned cook, these five Asian recipes will show you step by step how to create delicious dishes in your own kitchen. We’ve also included ingredient equivalents to make your cooking experience even smoother.

1. Sweet and Sour Chicken

The sweet and tangy combination of sweet and sour chicken makes it a family favorite. To start, you’ll need chicken breast, bell peppers, pineapple chunks, ketchup, vinegar, and sugar. For a twist, apple cider vinegar can be used instead of white vinegar.

Ingredients:

• 500g chicken breast
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Stir-fry the chicken in a hot pan until browned.
3. Add bell peppers and pineapple chunks, stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Mix ketchup, vinegar, and sugar, then add to the pan. Cook until sauce thickens.

2. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Rich and savory, this dish brings together tender beef and fresh broccoli. Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make it gluten-free.

Ingredients:

• 300g beef slices
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced

Steps:

1. Marinate beef with soy sauce for 15 minutes.
2. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain.
3. Stir-fry garlic, then add beef and cook until browned.
4. Add broccoli and oyster sauce, stir-fry until everything is well combined.

3. Pad Thai

This popular Thai noodle dish is hearty and comforting. Light soy sauce can replace fish sauce if preferred.

Ingredients:

• 200g rice noodles
• 1/4 cup fish sauce (or light soy sauce)
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 100g shrimp or tofu
• 1 egg
• Bean sprouts and peanuts for garnishing

Steps:

1. Soak rice noodles in hot water until soft.
2. In a pan, stir-fry shrimp or tofu until cooked.
3. Move protein to one side, cook egg in the same pan.
4. Add noodles, fish sauce, and tamarind pulp; mix well.
5. Top with bean sprouts and crushed peanuts.

4. Japanese Ramen

Create an authentic ramen experience with this recipe. Use miso paste if you don’t have soy sauce on hand.

Ingredients:

• 200g fresh ramen noodles
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or miso paste)
• 2 boiled eggs
• Nori sheets
• Green onions, sliced

Steps:

1. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a pot, simmer chicken broth and soy sauce.
3. Place cooked noodles in bowls, pour broth over.
4. Top with boiled eggs, nori sheets, and green onions.

5. Korean Bibimbap

A beautiful and balanced dish, Bibimbap can be customized with your choice of vegetables. Gochujang is key, but a mix of chili paste and soy sauce can substitute.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 100g ground beef or tofu
• 4 tbsp gochujang (or chili paste mixed with soy sauce)
• 1 egg

Steps:

1. Sauté each vegetable separately and set aside.
2. Cook ground beef or tofu with seasoning.
3. Fry an egg sunny side up.
4. In a bowl, place rice at the bottom, arrange vegetables, beef or tofu, and the egg on top.
5. Add a generous scoop of gochujang in the center and mix before eating.